Occupational Therapist I

As the Occupational Therapist I (OT I) on Unit 48 at the Rockyview General Hospital, you will be responsible for providing evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions to patients experiencing acute mental illness in a geriatric mental health inpatient unit. Working as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of mental health patients who are experiencing physical comorbidities and who need support and adaptive equipment for mobility and activities of daily living. You will work collaboratively to provide assessment and treatment observations and recommendations at the team conferences, family meetings, and via written functional assessment reports to assist with discharge planning. You will be an active facilitator in a variety of group therapy modalities and will operate according to best practices and participate in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation of individual and group therapy programs. You will demonstrate decision-making, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills; interpersonal and communication skills; building and maintaining relationships with the interdisciplinary team; patient teaching, advocacy and patient and family-centered care; initiative, independence and prioritization in a rapidly changing environment; and foster positive relationships in a team environment. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, or a community. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure. You will support clients to achieve optimum functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical strengths and limitations. As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant and chosen stakeholders and supports within the client¿s physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for the clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community and participate in peer mentoring and supervising students. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Minimum 1-year experience as an Occupational Therapist in an adult acute care setting within the last 3 years.

Experience in an acute adult inpatient psychiatric setting within the last 5 -7 years. Knowledge of mental health diagnosis (DSM V) and symptomatology. Experience in therapeutic modalities such as Trauma Informed Care, CBT, DBT and/or other evidence-based modalities. Group therapy facilitation. NVCI certification within the last 2 years. Crisis management skills including Suicide Risk assessments, intervention and treatment and de-escalation skills.